Chef Dirk Flanigan has left his post at Ocean Cut. He was instrumental in the reconcepting of the River North seafood spot (formerly known as C Chicago). Ocean Cut, 20 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654, 312-280-8882.

Chicagoland native Nick Dostal has taken over as executive chef of Sixteen at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago. Previously the restaurant’s chef de cuisine, Dostal also helped open Grace and worked as chef de partie at Ria. He draws upon influences of classical French, regional Italian and New American fare. His menu will launch in spring 2017. Sixteen, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, 401 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-588-8030.